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Liverpool wins its 11th straight Premier League game and extends its lead to five points with just three games to play.

The Reds were composed and balanced for most of the game. They controlled play for all but the final 15 minutes and remained dangerous in attack throughout.

Raheem Sterling was the star of the show, leading the way with two goals (including the game-winner) and an assist. Luis Suarez joined the prestigious 30-Goal Club.

While there were a few few shaky moments at the back and nervous ending to the game, Rodgers, players and fans will be happy with Liverpool’s performance at Carrow Road.

Norwich City’s struggles continue, as the defeat is its fourth straight setback. It hangs precariously above the relegation zone with some tough tests on the horizon. Norwich City visits Manchester United and Chelsea before hosting Arsenal in their final game of the season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool has taken another giant step toward its first title since 1990. It hosts Chelsea next Sunday in a potential title decider. The surging Reds are full of belief. Momentum is on their side. Fate might be as well.

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Liverpool did well to create the opening with a long ball from Johnson and a layoff from Coutinho.

46th minute, 2-0 Liverpool: The second half is under way.

Neither team made any changes at halftime.

Halftime, 2-0 Liverpool: The opening period comes to a close with the Reds out in front.

Liverpool’s tradition of fast starts continues, as Sterling and Suarez struck twice in the first 11 minutes. The Reds denied Norwich City the opportunity to assume the role of protagonists and enjoy a comfortable advantage because of it.

The Reds have defended deeper in their own area than they have in recent weeks. Rodgers’ willingness to concede territory when Norwich City has the ball is paying dividends, as it forces the Canaries forward and opens up space at the back for Liverpool to exploit.

Norwich City has created a few moments of danger by shooting from distance or capitalizing on its physical advantage on set pieces. However, the hosts will have to do more than that in order to gain a foothold against the Reds. They must commit players forward and take more risks — a strategy which could play into Rodgers’ hands.

Sterling received a pass from Suarez on the left, took four touches and drove a right-footed shot past Ruddy from around 25 yards out as Whittaker closed in on him. It was a spectacular strike from the 19-year-old.

Fourth minute, 0-0: Turner is down on the field with a nasty-looking wound on his leg. He should be able to continue.

First minute, 0-0: The game is under way.

Lucas returns to the starting lineup for the first time since Jan. 12. The Brazilian joins Gerrard and Allen in the Liverpool midfield.

6:30 a.m. ET: Liverpool’s dramatic victory over Manchester City last Sunday served as a statement of title-winning intent. The Reds can reinforce that message and move to within touching distance of the 2013-14 Premier League championship when they face Norwich City this Sunday at Carrow Road.

First-place Liverpool looks to extend its lead in the league standings over second-place Chelsea to five points with a victory against the Canaries.

The attention will center on Luis Suarez, who has tormented Norwich City in recent seasons. The Uruguayan has scored 11 goals in his last four games against Norwich City — a run which includes two-straight hat tricks.

The Reds must face Norwich City without suspended midfielder Jordan Henderson. Striker Daniel Sturridge is unlikely to play due to a hamstring strain. The rest of the lineup should have a familiar look, as Liverpool pursues its 11th straight win.

Norwich City currently sits 17th in the standings, and its hopes of avoiding relegation rest on each point it can muster over its last four games. The Canaries took a huge gamble earlier this month and fired former manager Chris Hughton. However, results haven’t improved in the two games new boss Neil Adams has overseen. The Canaries know any late-season bounce starts at home, which makes their game against Liverpool even more crucial.

Sunday’s game kicks off at 7 a.m. Join us right here for all the action from Carrow Road.